ADHD Drugs: Ineffective

In a November 12, 2007 BBC report, researchers reported that drugs taken for Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are not only ineffective over the long term, they may deliver a negative effect on normal childhood growth.

The long-term study, called the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD, closely monitored 600 children across the United States.

Comprehensive data showed that while ADHD drugs may help a child behave better in the short run, the effect of the drugs will wear off over time. In addition, ADHD drugs are now being found to stunt a child’s height and weight.

ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood and can persist through adolescence and into adulthood. A person with ADHD has a chronic level of inattention, impulsive hyperactivity, or both.. Scientists do not know what causes this disorder.


(Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/88431.php)

Can I tell if I have a subluxation without consulting a chiropractor?

Not always. A subluxation or nerve pressure is like a dental cavity - you may have it for a long time before symptoms appear. That's why periodic checkups are so important. One common symptom of nerve stress is fatigue. Unbalanced body structure causes you to lose energy - you may feel like you don't get enough sleep or you wake up tired. Although it may be possible to know you have spinal nerve stress, it is rarely possible to be sure you don't. An occasional spinal checkup is always a good idea.

Montel Williams' Chiropractic Testimonial

Most people that follow entertainment news are aware that Montel Williams, daytime talk show host , has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Well, here is a wonderful testimonial from the talk show host regarding his chiropractic care and how it has helped him.

I'm not certain because I haven't done the scientific research on it to know if this can work for everybody else out there, but I want to tell you I suffer from MS (multiple sclerosis), I have extreme neuralgic pain in the lower extremities, I'm in pain 24 hours a day seven days a week 365 days a year, and then I go to see this doctor, I've had pain in my feet, I've struggled with my balance, so Dr. Erica set me to see a man who I will tell you now, 12 days ago... and there's not a person that knows me who will not confirm this, if you just ask them, everybody who sees me, I am walking differently, my pain is less, I have already regained strength in my left leg, my left leg has dropped because I found out that my pelvis was tilted, it's dropped back down, they are now the same length, it's the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me, take a look at this...

Preventing Low back pain

It’s estimated that 8 out of every 10 Americans will suffer with lower back pain at some point in their life. This type of pain commonly sets in between the ages of 30 and 40, but can affect anyone, at any time. The good news is that there are some easy things you can do to avoid this often agonizing condition.

One of the best preventive measures you can take to avoid lower back pain is to receive chiropractic adjustments. These adjustments help to maintain proper position of the spine and spinal cord, so that the brain can clearly communicate with, and maintain, the health and function of cells, organs and other body parts.

In addition to chiropractic adjustments, add low-impact exercise to your daily routine. Things like walking, swimming, and riding a bike are extremely beneficial to the creation of strong lower back muscles.

Other keys to maintaining lower back health include:

• stretching before doing any sort of physical activity
• standing tall—no slouching (it puts strain on lower back muscles)
• only sitting in chairs with good lumbar support
• taking frequent mini-breaks to get up from your desk and walk around
• wearing low heeled shoes
• lifting heavier objects with your legs, not your back
• maintaining a slimmer belly—larger waists equally larger back strain
• keeping your spine strong by getting the recommended daily allowance of calcium and vitamin D

[Source: Consumer Affairs “Keeping Fit Can Prevent Back Pain” 12-7-07]

Doctor of Last Resort

Last week a patient came in saying that he did not know what he was going to do-he had spent over $30,000 in treatments and diagnostics to figure out what was wrong with his back. He was distressed and depressed amd about to give up.

One of his friends apparently told him to come see me. Since he had tried chiropractic in the past, he didn't feel that I could help, but came anyway.

I checked him and found many subluxations an an incredible amount of twisting (torque) in the spine. I proceeded to adjust him by hand and with the Arthro-Stim.

When he sat up, there was a strange look on his face -I asked him if he was still in pain. He said no... but had to check in different positions. He was amazed at how quickly the pain has gone. Frankly, so was I. Disc issues normally take several visits to see a nice change.

The reason I write this is eo let people know that even if you feel there is no hope for your particular condition, try something else. It may work.

For a directory of chiropractors using the technique KST, click here

Spinal Adjustment Can Lower Blood Pressure

The above headline came from a January 4, 2008 TV and online article from the NorthWest Cable News seen in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana. This TV and online story interviewed Dr. Marshal Dickholtz, the chiropractor who was involved in the original study linking high blood pressure with spinal misalignments (subluxations). The online news story and video of the TV story can be seen here.

The original scientific study authored by George Bakris, MD, was conducted at the Hypertension Center at the University of Chicago Medical Center and published in the March 2, 2007 issue of the Journal of Human Hypertension.

This most recent NorthWest Cable News TV and online story interviewed the chiropractor who rendered the specific adjustments that were used in the groundbreaking study. Dr. Dickholtz has been in practice for over 50 years and focuses exclusively on the top bone in the neck called the atlas. He commented, "Think about it. If your neck is not balancing your head, it's like blowing a fuse. Your wonderful brain does not control your body as well."

In the original study at the University of Chicago doctors showed that chiropractic could lower blood pressure by 17 points. Dr. Dickholtz explained how this works by saying, "When you have a pinched brain stem, it closes out your arteries. If the arteries close down, the blood pressure has to be higher to go through those arteries."

The news story interviewed two patients of Dr. Dickholtz. Because she received chiropractic care, one 80-year-old patient, Maribeth, is now off her blood pressure medication. She commented, "At my age, to be on no medication is almost a miracle I think.". A second patient, Denise, had an initial blood pressure of 144 over 98 before her chiropractic care. After care, she reported, "After one treatment, my blood pressure was 115 over 76.".

In the news story, Dr. Dickholtz summed up the importance of this study and chiropractic care for those with high blood pressure by saying, "In our high blood pressure research, the average age was 53 and they had 40 years of damage in their spine that could have been taken care of years before and maybe never had high blood pressure.".

Salt Water as fuel?

Watch this video. This guy has managed to figure out how to ignite salt water and use it as fuel.

Health Care or "Sick Care"?

The United States spends over 70 percent of its health care budget to treat people suffering from diseases like cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and mental illness. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

This sounds more like “sick care” rather than “health care.” That’s why health experts are now agreeing that a massive and on-going “healthy living” campaign must be launched in every neighborhood and city in the U.S.

Sure, a person can have angioplasty to unclog fatty arteries, receive radiation to kill a tumor, and take a multitude of medications to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, but these haphazard “solutions” come with a heavy penalty that often includes uncomfortable—and sometimes dangerous—side effects and a less enjoyable, lower quality of life. What American’s need is a real solution—a lifestyle of prevention.

“We need to do a better job of making people realize that chronic conditions are preventable,” says Janet Collins, director of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. “You can have an angioplasty, but it doesn’t equate to the same quality [as preventing heart disease].”

On a community level, part of the solution could be to provide preventive testing and assign a health worker to follow up with patients who tested poorly for things like blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. By educating people on how to naturally improve their health through simple diet and exercise choices, we’ll start to see a smaller amount of people suffering with chronic and often deadly diseases.

What can YOU do to prevent disease in your own body? Start by monitoring the foods you eat. Avoid trans fats and other fatty, processed foods. Everyday, eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Make time to exercise—even if it’s taking the stairs instead of the elevator, every bit of exercise counts. And empower your body to fight off disease by maintaining a healthy spine through regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments.


[Source: The Commonwealth Fund, “Prevention Key to Nation’s Health Care Future, Experts Say” 11-30-07]